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GREETINGS McNEAR FAMILIES
We're starting to look towards our two big fundraisers! First up is Jog-a-Thon on Friday October 18th. This year, we have some terrific incentives for everyone to get their fundraising on, including class parties and "Principal for a Day!" Last year we raised more than $33,000, and I'm sure we can do even better this year. Make sure to use the online pledge site - it really makes it easy for family and friends to donate. Our other big fundraiser is the Wish Benefit, which will be next April. It takes a lot of folks to pull off such a big event (there's decor, food and drink, entertainment, silent auction, logistics, live auction, oh my!) and we begin planning early so we have plenty of time to make it a success. Read on for details on our first Wish Committee meeting - if you haven't yet found a way to volunteer, this is a great option, especially for those who work during the day.
See you at school!
Neil
FALL PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Between October 1st and 31st, the class with the highest percentage of parent/guardian PTA Membership will win a Cal Skate Pass and a scoop of ice cream from Baskin Robbins Petaluma for each child in the class.
If you haven't enrolled yet, click the button below.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
McNEAR ELAC MEETING
- Elect Officers
- Get to know the School's Bilingual Staff
- Plan Goals for the Year
Spanish Interpretation & Child Care Provided
Call Us at (707) 778-4752
**Don't Miss Out on the PTA Meeting after in the McNear Library**
Monday, Oct 7, 2019, 06:00 PM
McNear MASC Center
JOG-A-THON
The 10th Annual McNear Falcon Jog-A-Thon is Friday, October 18th. This is the PTA's first major fundraising effort of the year and we need everyone's help to make it a success! The funds raised go directly towards programs such as Performing Arts, Garden, MASC (McNear Art & Science Center), After School Enrichment, Back to School BBQ, Harvest Festival and so much more!
No donation is too small!
We have some exciting incentives this year:
- Every student who returns their pledge envelope gets a cool piece of McNear swag
- Every student who raises at least $15 is entered into a raffle to win a special prize
- Top two earning students in each class are entered in a raffle for another special prize
- Top earning student gets to be PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY with Ms. Eichert
- Top two fundraising classrooms receive a class party of their choice
- School wide incentives if we reach or exceed our goal of $30,000
Instructions for getting started and setting up your child’s online profile were in the Oct. 2nd Wednesday Packet.
Contact Brenna at brennayard@gmail.com if you have any Jog-A-Thon questions.
Look for a volunteer sign up in next week’s PTA Newsletter.
THE McNEAR LANGUAGE CLUB
The McNear Language Club kicked off on September 24th, and it went really well! Lizzie Wallack, who is the parent behind the program had this to say: "It was so great!! The class is full and we have a small waiting list. The format of the class was awesome, made for some really great small group conversation."
We're looking forward to seeing how the rest of the classes go, and to the greater collaboration between both native Spanish- and native English-speaking families. Thanks to Lizzie for all her hard work!
ADHD PARENTS GROUP
WISH BENEFIT 2020
It's time to start planning our biggest fundraising event for our McNear Falcons. Please help us make the Wish Benefit 2020 a success!
Wish Benefit Meeting
Wednesday, October 23rd at 6:30pm
TAPS
54 E Washington Street
We could never have too many volunteers!
Please email Cailin if you want to get involved
ANNUAL McNEAR ELEMENTARY HARVEST FESTIVAL
When: Saturday, October 26th. 11am - 2pm
Where: McNear Elementary Blacktop
Cost: With your $10 wrist band you have access to: Unlimited Rock Wall climbing, obstacle course, mini golf, photo booth, face painting, cookie decorating, the cake walk, crafts, popcorn and more!
The much loved Bubblemania will be back along with SAFARI ENCOUNTERS with LIVE animals! The McNear Garden will have amazing Harvest Garden Craft tables too!
There will be food for sale: Pozole, Tamales, and the fig rig Food Truck!
COSTUME CONTEST at 12:30. Bring it on!
Don’t forget to bring your family and friends from the community. This is not an exclusive event for McNear families!
The most loved part of the Harvest Festival is the coveted raffle baskets. In your Wednesday folder this week you got the “theme” for your classroom’s raffle basket. Please bring in donations ASAP so we can start assembling the baskets.
Here is a list of classroom basket themes:
TK: Sport/Outdoor Fun
K: Build It!
1st Larsen/Wilson: Superhero
1st Aja: Trendy Girl
2nd Garcia: Baker’s Delight
2nd Morelini: Crafty Kid
3rd Durkin: Sleepover/Movie Night
4th Norstad: Camping Adventure
4th Franklin/Santia: Gardener’s Galore
5th Turko: Pampered at Home
5th Heaslet: Family Game Night
6th Lyon/Dowdy: Gift Card GALORE
Don’t hesitate to contact Kristin Richman with any questions
kristincnm@earthlink.net or 707-217-1730
JOIN SLACK
Thanks everyone who joined our Slack workspace. We did run into a small issue where they limit the number of invites that can go out to roughly 2x the number that have been accepted. So, for all of you who have received an invite, please accept it ASAP so we can send out more!
For those who have not yet received one, please sign up using this link instead.
If you have any questions, please email davidfelix@gmail.com
UPCOMING PTA EVENTS
PTA Meeting
Monday, Oct. 7th at 7pm
Library
No School - Staff Development Day
Monday, Oct. 14th
The Jog-A-Thon
Friday, Oct. 18th
Please Return Pledge Packets No Later Than Friday, Oct. 25th
Annual McNear Elementary Harvest Festival
Saturday, Oct. 26th from 11am to 2pm
McNear Elementary Blacktop